FDA label
What is tofacitinib used for?
The FDA-approved uses of tofacitinib, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for tofacitinib (tablet, film coated) lists 5 uses: Rheumatoid Arthritis; Psoriatic Arthritis; Ankylosing Spondylitis; Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; and 1 more.
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Tofacitinib, tablet, film coated
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Micro Labs Limited (ANDA209738). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tofacitinib tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA), who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib tablets in combination with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
Psoriatic Arthritis
Tofacitinib tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. Limitations of Use Use of tofacitinib tablets in combination with biologic DMARDs or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Tofacitinib tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS), who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib tablets in combination with biologic DMARDs or potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Tofacitinib tablets are indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with of active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA), who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib tablets in combination with biologic DMARDs or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
Ulcerative Colitis
Tofacitinib tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC), who have an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib tablets in combination with biological therapies for UC or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
Source: DailyMed label, set id ffa6819b-23a4-478b-8fb7-cc90e8142fc5, version 5, effective September 25, 2026. NDC 42571-268, one of 22 listings for this product.
Tofacitinib, tablet, film coated, extended release
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (ANDA214264). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tofacitinib extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA), who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.
Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib extended-release tablets in combination with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
Psoriatic Arthritis
Tofacitinib extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.
Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib extended-release tablets in combination with biologic DMARDs or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Tofacitinib extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS), who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.
Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib extended-release tablets in combination with biologic DMARDs or potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
Ulcerative Colitis
Tofacitinib extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC), who have an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.
Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib extended-release tablets in combination with biological therapies for UC or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 179ffbb2-bedc-40e6-b77b-33d4f7832172, version 7, effective August 7, 2026. NDC 70710-1353, one of 14 listings for this product.
Tofacitinib, solution
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (ANDA218407). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Psoriatic Arthritis
Tofacitinib oral solution is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.
Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib oral solution in combination with biologic DMARDs or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Tofacitinib oral solution is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with of active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA), who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.
Limitations of Use
Use of tofacitinib oral solution in combination with biologic DMARDs or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine is not recommended.
Source: DailyMed label, set id a764a133-b870-4514-bbee-24d43f8cb7fd, version 5, effective October 16, 2026. NDC 70095-008, one of 5 listings for this product.
Questions
What is tofacitinib used for?
The FDA label for tofacitinib (tablet, film coated) lists 5 uses: Rheumatoid Arthritis; Psoriatic Arthritis; Ankylosing Spondylitis; Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; and 1 more.
What drug class is tofacitinib?
FDA lists tofacitinib in the Janus Kinase Inhibitor established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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